- A bouquet the size of an armchair
- A scary pink teddy bear (bonus points if it's the size of an armchair)
- A woman having a nervous breakdown because her husband sent tulips - not the red roses she specifically requested
- A terrified man, who just realized what day it is
- A man rehearsing an elaborate proposal that will later go viral on Youtube
- A woman rehearsing the way she is going to dump that cretin who is never going to propose
- Small child/baby dressed up as Cupid (very cute)
- Small dog/cat dressed up as Cupid (very humiliating)
- An adult dressed in reds and pinks, in a way that makes you smile and think "life is good!"
- An adult dressed in reds and pinks, in a way that makes your soul hurt
- A balloon bouquet that looks shockingly expensive
- A florist on the verge of a nervous breakdown
- A deliveryman who is lost and carrying a cumbersome bouquet
- A single person who will not stop talking about how much she/he hates Valentine's Day, how it's a stupid commercialized fake holiday, how she/he does not need a gift on Valentine's Day to feel validated, etc.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Scavenger Hunt: The Valentine's Day Edition
Valentine's Day is next Tuesday, a work/school day. I will be safe at home, telecommuting. In the evening, Nathan and I will have a home cooked meal, because I refuse to eat dinner at a restaurant on Valentine's Day. So this year, I will miss the spectacle that is Valentine's Day. (Damn). But, in case you are out and about, here are some things you might see: